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Jacobs v. Horner-Dorworth makes for strange bedfellows
Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse
Mar 02The House Republican push to remove Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs from the region’s toll agency is some of the juiciest political drama Central Florida has seen in a while. Read it here. The fight has pit a pair of Republicans, state Rep. Mike Horn... »
Unemployment rate drops to 9.9; Scott quick to take credit
Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse
Jan 20Florida announced that the December unemployment rate dropped to 9.9 percent — thanks to the creation of 5,400 new private sector jobs. The new rate — down from 10 percent in N0vember — marks the first time the rate has been below double figures since ... »
US Senate race positions on PIPA and SOPA: not a lotta love
Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse
Jan 18No U.S. Senate candidate in Florida — including incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson — is showing much love for the current, controversial anti-Internet piracy bills. Two proposals on Capitol Hill, SOPA and PIPA, pit the arguments of intellectual property r... »
Cannon: We can walk and chew gum. Gaetz: Where are we walking?
Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse
Jan 13TALLAHASSEE — A majority of the Florida Senate is pushing to delay passing a budget until later in the spring when economic conditions might ameliorate the need for deeper cuts to health-care or other services. Senate President-designate Don Gaetz, R-N... »
State Dems add two campaign operatives
Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse
Jan 10The Florida Democratic Party is outgunned 2-1 in the Legislature, outraised more than 3-1 in campaign collections and looking at a redistricting process whose outcome is unlikely to make a significant difference in either. Nonetheless, the party is gea... »
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Why Jeb Bush should run for the U.S. Senate
Crowley Political Report
Apr 26We are approaching Jeb Bush’s tenth anniversary. When the ballots are completed this summer, Bush’s name will not be on them. The last time Bush was on the ballot was 2002, when he won his second term as governor. Ten years. While some folks still beli... »
April 20 is “Florida Taxpayer Independence Day”
Capital Soup
Apr 20TALLAHASSEE — Did you know that the average Floridian must work 110 out of 366 days this year just to pay their taxes? Today, April 20, is known as Florida Taxpayer Independence Day because it will be the first day of the year where your earnings will ... »
FAQ: Alt Comedy by River Clegg
Dispatches From Civil War Reenactments
Apr 12Q: What is alt comedy? A: Alt comedy, also known as alternative comedy, is like comedy’s version of alternative rock. (For those unfamiliar with alternative rock, please consult the nearest dictionary for a clear, agreed-upon definition of that term.) ... »
Child Abuse Prevention Campaign Kicks Off in Tallahassee
Capital Soup
Mar 30“Pinwheels for Prevention” events promote healthy child development TALLAHASSEE— Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary David Wilkins and Prevent Child Abuse Florida Executive Director Anita Odom were joined by Florida Kiwanis Governor E... »
St. Patty’s Day Two: Anna Maria Island
Lettuce Share
Mar 19Our necks are green from the combination of cheap beads and sweat, but I haven’t had so much fun at a parade since probably age eight. We spent the day on Anna Maria Island and were lucky enough to happen …Read more » »